Special Event Information

Scott Stadium and John Paul Jones Arena Bag Policy and Entry Procedures for Men’s and Women’s Basketball gamesStarting in 2017, Virginia Athletics announced changes to the bag policy and entrance procedures for home football and men's and women's basketball games. The changes in policy and entrance procedures are the result of recommendations made for large-scale events held on Grounds by the University of Virginia's security consultant.
The new policy limits the size and type of bags that can be brought into Scott Stadium and John Paul Jones Arena. The policy does not change the items fans may bring into the stadium and arena, but restricts the type of bag used to carry items.
• Bags must be clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and cannot exceed 12" x 6" x 12" or clear one-gallon plastic freezer bags (Ziploc bag or similar) are also permitted.
• Small clutch bags, approximately the size of a hand and no larger than 4.5" x 6.5" (with or without a handle or strap) can be taken into the stadium or arena and will be subject to search.
• An exception will be made for items necessary for medical reasons after proper inspections at a gate designated for this purpose.
Prohibited bags include, but are not limited to: purses larger than a clutch bag, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, cinch bags, luggage of any kind, computer bags and camera bags or any bag larger than the permissible size.
Seat cushions and seat backs are permitted as long as they do not have pockets or are not in a carrying bag.
Items needed for small children must be in a clear bag that meet the stated dimensions.
Screening procedures are used at all entry gates to Scott Stadium and John Paul Jones Arena. Walk-through and hand wand metal detectors are the primary means of screening. For guests who are unable to utilize a walk-through metal detector, hand-held metal detectors will be used.
The clear bag policy and entry procedures will also be in effect for most non-athletics public events that are ticketed and/or high-profile at Scott Stadium and John Paul Jones Arena.